Matt Burnell (Spence, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

It's a proud week for South Australians, with the return of the Adelaide 500. I congratulate the Premier, Peter Malinauskas, on delivering on his promise to return at the race to our streets. Part of the campaign saw young Sam Henderson, a local constituent of my electorate, become the voice of the campaign and proactively ensure that the voices of those people who love this great race brought about its return.

It will be very fitting that between 1 December and 4 December this year—the final round of the championship—we will see the Holden manufacturers race around the circuit for the very last time. We all know that the Holden manufacturing plant in Elizabeth was shut down recently, but they have been massive contributors to our economy and to workforce participation for the northern suburbs.

It gives me great pleasure to be able to stand today and congratulate our state government on delivering the return of the race. For the last time, thank you very much to Sam Henderson for using your voice to deliver change in our electorate and our great state, South Australia.

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